I’m not European, but I’m tired of seeing this have no replies.
I too am going to Europe in 2026
>going to Italy in November
>eu says I have to get a visa cuz ees
>etias says it’s not going into effect until 2026
do any euros know if I need to do anything other than show up and give them my passport like usual? one site says one thing and the other contradicts that.
>inb4 expecting better from the eu
idk about this specific situation and you're better off asking some visa law pros in tourism groups, cause they always have at least one person who made it their life mission to help people online with the legal intricacies of flying to another country
its way better than trying to navigate sites with contradicting info + ur 100% not the only person looking for an answer
op probably doesn't need to do anything else and the site saying to get a visa is just covering their asses, but you better check with the pros
https://www.etiaseu.com/
https://www.etiaseu.com/us-citizens/etias-italy
First:
>From 2026, U.S. citizens need to register with the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). ETIAS is the new electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt non-EU nationals visiting the Schengen Area.
So this year no ETIAS registration is necessary.
Second:
>As a U.S. passport holder, you can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
>From 2026, you’ll need to apply for ETIAS to travel visa-free.
Again. US citizens don't need visa to visit Italy.
From 2026 they have to register at ETIAS.
I think that's about it.